Computer Mediated Tasks And Tutor Inputs (CITTI) Project- Hugh Starkey (Research poster)
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The Citti project investigates how asynchronous computer-mediated conferencing (ACMC) fosters social knowledge construction and critical inquiry among students. Through a mixed methods approach, results indicate that students effectively learn from peer interactions via ACMC, leading to developed analytical tools and guidelines for educators. The findings are particularly beneficial for teaching social studies, allowing students from diverse political backgrounds to enhance intercultural skills online.
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Computer Mediated Tasks And Tutor Inputs (CITTI) Project- Hugh Starkey (Research poster)
- 1. Computer-mediated Tasks and Tutor Inputs (CITTI) Project Project description To explore the extent to which student• interaction through asynchronous computer-mediated conferencing (ACMC) leads to the social construction of knowledge and higher order critical inquiry. To explore the role and effects on• interactive knowledge-building of social presence, tutor teaching and moderating strategies and task type To develop a framework of analysis• for identifying evidence of socially constructed learning Methods Mixed methods approach: quantitative and qualitative data collection; coding and analysis of conference transcripts; semi-structured interviews; analysis of students’evaluations Results We found evidence• that students are able to construct knowledge and learn from one another through ACM conferencing. We developed a set of• analytical instruments to evaluate ACMC and a set of guidelines and recommendations for course tutors and designers on effective ways to design tasks and moderate discussions. Teaching and Research Awards 2008 University of London Centre for Distance Education www.cde.london.ac.uk and cde@london.ac.uk Discussion We have provided supporting evidence to validate the use of ACMC on External System programmes. The findings are of particular interest to teachers of social studies including citizenship and history since this field is characterised by debate and discussion. Students in different political contexts can learn intercultural skills and construct knowledge with others online. Researchers Dr Hugh Starkey Nicola Savvides Institute of Education h.starkey@ioe.ac.uk